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Review for Shakespeare & Company, Inc., Lenox, MA, USA
Shakespeare & Co. is an amazing organization, especially in the field of education/teacher preparation. In 2001, I participated in a month-long seminar sponsoted by the National Endowment for the Humanties. Twenty-five teachers, froma cross the country, learned the most effective ways to teach Shakespeare through performance, as well as what it's like to act Shakespeare. It was an incredible, transformative experience and changed the way I did certain things in the classroom. Because of the seminar, for years I have participated in the NYC Student Shakespeare Festival with students from Grade 2-7. I have used everything I learned in my classroom, and much of the knowledge cuts across the curriculum.
I also participated in many workshops given by the Training Department, including Making a Personal Connection to the Text, Dropping In, and Text Analysis.
Their productions are clear and emotionally accessible.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the way I teach my classes. Specifically, this includes working collaboratively, finding joy in learning, and making Shakespeare totally accessible to chlidren.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
offer more workshops in New York City.
